Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN, Sleep Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join their dedicated team in Dallas. This role involves delivering high-quality respiratory care across all age groups, utilizing advanced techniques and equipment to ensure optimal lung health. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with clinical staff and patients, demonstrating expertise in mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and therapeutic procedures. With a commitment to innovation and teamwork, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a leading medical center's mission of excellence in patient care and research. Join a culture that values professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

On-site Childcare

Wage Increases

Merit Increases

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Licenses: RRT, BLS, NRP (if required for NICU).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures and operate respiratory care equipment.
• Administer therapy per departmental policies and maintain patient care standards.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Mechanical Ventilation

Pharmacologic Agents

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Medical Gases Monitoring Equipment

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Care teams are an integral part of daily clinical care. We work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health. The goal of our Respiratory Therapist is to perform with a high degree of competency in all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and neonatal). Respiratory therapy includes the application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care. Utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education: Associate's Degree A.A.S. Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care.
• Licenses and Certifications: (RRT) REG RESPIRATORY THER License by the Texas Medical Board, Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT by the American Heart Association (AHA), and (NRP) NEONATAL RESUSCITATION if required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Preferred

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in respiratory care.
• Experience: 2 years critical care experience.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs technical procedures and operates equipment with a high level of expertise.
• Maintains knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics.
• Administers therapy according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates decision-making skills in patient assessment and care plan design based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data, consultation with physicians and progress of the patient.
• Assesses patient and family's knowledge deficit regarding Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, smoking cessation.
• Adheres to department administrative procedures of error free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation and accurate EMR order management.
• Demonstrates activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of disposable supplies and equipment change out.
• Assumes and performs charge therapist duties when assigned according to departmental policies. If not charge therapist, then reports all relative patient care and equipment issues to charge therapist. Request assistance from the charge therapist when appropriate.
• Demonstrates engagement by attending and participating in 90% of all department and town hall meetings.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
• Adheres to hospital and department attendance policies, including self-scheduling, vacation and holiday rotation policy.
• Takes responsibility for maintain supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital; takes responsibility for reporting and follow through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives.
• On one's own initiative, assists in writing procedures or giving in-services recognized as necessary by the individual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security: This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.